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33249 - Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or

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Procedure / ServiceInsertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or
Procedure / Service Description

Code NAME/DESCRIPTION COMMENTS - 33231 Insertion of implantable defibrillator pulse generator only; with existing multiple leads 33240 Insertion of implantable defibrillator pulse generator only; with existing single lead 33249 Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber 33262 Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse

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